Memoir On Cuneiform Inscription (1849)

Memoir On Cuneiform Inscription is a book written by Henry Creswicke Rawlinson and was first published in 1849. The book is a detailed account of the history and decipherment of cuneiform inscriptions, which are ancient writings found on clay tablets in Mesopotamia. Rawlinson was a British soldier and scholar who spent several years studying these inscriptions and was able to successfully decipher them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of cuneiform inscriptions. Rawlinson begins by providing a historical background of the inscriptions, discussing their discovery and early attempts at decipherment. He then delves into the different types of cuneiform scripts and the grammar and syntax of the language they represent. Rawlinson also provides detailed translations of several important inscriptions, including the Behistun Inscription, which was a key breakthrough in the decipherment of cuneiform. He also discusses the cultural and historical significance of these inscriptions, shedding light on the ancient civilizations that created them. Memoir On Cuneiform Inscription is a seminal work in the field of Assyriology and remains an important reference for scholars studying the ancient Near East. The book is written in a scholarly style and assumes some prior knowledge of the subject matter, but is still accessible to general readers with an interest in ancient history and linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.